There will never be enough time or space to recognize all the unsung heroes and trailblazers in the music industry that deserve to be acknowledged. But as Black History Month winds down, one pioneer stands out: Regina Jones, former co-owner and editor-in-chief of the groundbreaking music and entertainment publication, SOUL Newspaper. Predating Rolling Stone and
Kelsea Ballerini is halfway through her first-ever arena tour, and the country superstar took to Instagram on Thursday (Feb. 27) to reflect on the run so far. “17 shows, half the tour is done. thank you for showing up so wholeheartedly, for decking out in glitter and making signs, for keeping it safe and fun
Justice and Tame Impala’s collaboration “Neverender” lands both acts their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, leaping three places to top the March 8-dated tally. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For electronic duo Justice, “Neverender” is its first No. 1 on any airplay-based chart. The
When Kacey Musgraves served as the opening performer at the new, 4,500-person capacity music venue The Pinnacle in Nashville on Thursday night (Feb. 27), she featured a new, unreleased song as part of her set — a song she wrote about her Australian cattle dog, whom Musgraves told the audience “is so spicy, I named
There are many things one is certain to see and hear a dance music mega-festival: fireworks, kandi bracelets, trance, house, bass, techno, wild outfits and the wide expanses of skin they reveal. No one, however, would ever expect to see rock icon Jon Bon Jovi. And thus it was a shock when the superstar turned
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music including collaboration between Ivy Queen and Nanpa Básico, Fonseca and Rawyana, Zhamira Zambrano and Noreh, and Nicky Jam’s new EP, Sunshine. Reggaetón star Nicky Jam released his latest production, a seven-track set that had been in the works since late last
Gracie Abrams has canceled her performance in Brussels on doctor’s orders, with the singer revealing that she’s currently fending off a “gnarly” illness that has left her unable to take the stage. Breaking the news via a handwritten note posted on Instagram Stories Thursday (Feb. 27) — one day before she was slated to take
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Nicky Jam, Sunshine (NJ Music/Virgin Music Group) After releasing Insomnio last year born from one of his “darkest moments,” Nicky Jam makes a radiant comeback with Sunshine. The seven-track EP bursts with
Lil Yachty doesn’t like the taste of alcohol, so he made his own. The Atlanta native added to his lucrative business portfolio with the launch of his Yacht Water on Thursday (Feb. 27), which is really a tequila seltzer. Boat partnered with Quality Control’s Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Sneaky Pete Spirits on the endeavor.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has announced a new album, and it’s set to arrive right before he’s released from prison. On Friday (Feb. 28), YoungBoy’s team posted on its company Instagram that Top would return with his new project More Leaks on March 7. More Leaks will serve as the rapper’s first drop of 2025,
